Born and schooled in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Graduated Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical Academy. Attended Saint Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. Worked as a research and development scientist at Charles University in Prague. In 2007 became involved in regulatory affairs activities at an in vitro diagnostic company. Proceeded to build regulatory expertise working at a number of medical device companies in Germany and Russia. Since 2017 is a Regulatory Affairs Director and a co-founder of MDRC company. Completed the MBA program at the University of Nordland in 2015.